Labrador Tea (Ledum groenlandicum) Essential Oil

Plant description

Latin Name :

Ledum groenlandicum

English Name :

Labrador tea

French Name :

Thé du labrador, ledon du groenland

Origin :

Canada

History and origin

In North America, Labrador tea is transcontinental. It tends towards boreal and arctic regions. This indigenous species is mainly found in bogs and sites populated with black spruce. It is a medium-sized evergreen shrub with alternate and oblong leaves. Native Americans drink infused Labrador tea to treat certain respiratory, digestive and renal problems, rheumatisms, scurvy and headaches. They also use it as a blood purifier and as a parturition aid. Besides, the infusion was used as a wash for wounds, insect bites and skin rash and to prepare a dark brown tincture used to color wool and wood.

Energetic and Emotional Effect

Labrador tea has a remarkable effect on emotions. It helps dissolving energy blockages (with the massage of the stomach and liver region). It also favors self wakening. Applied on the throat chakra, it helps expressing the truth; on the forehead chakra, it facilitates knowledge and understanding. Combined with bergamot zest, it helps spiritual healing.

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Uses

Culinary

Labrador tea i used as an aromatic in various dishes and beverages. It also enters in the preparation of herbal teas.

Safety Data and Contraindications

Non toxic and non irritant. Because of its exceptional power, do not use in children under six, during the first six months of pregnancy, on persons taking anticoagulants or coumarines or if epileptic.